What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Ferrara?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ferrara is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Ferrara?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ferrara is to fly and train which takes 4h 52m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Kennedy via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Ferrara via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Basel to Ferrara?

The distance between Basel and Ferrara is 588 km. The road distance is 550.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Ferrara without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Ferrara without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs €55 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Ferrara?

It takes approximately 7h to get from Basel to Ferrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ferrara bus from?

Basel to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ferrara train from?

Basel to Ferrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Ferrara?

The best way to get from Basel to Ferrara is to train which takes 7h and costs €55 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h.

Where does the Basel to Ferrara bus arrive?

Basel to Ferrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Basel to Ferrara train arrive?

Basel to Ferrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ferrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ferrara is 551 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Basel to Ferrara.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Ferrara?

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Where can I stay near Ferrara?

There are 472+ hotels available in Ferrara.

Basel to Ferrara - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Ferrara by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna CentraleFr
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to FerraraFr
7h
€58–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bologna CentraleN524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedy356
10h
€48–68
Drive 550.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ferrara550.9 km
6h 22m
€95–137
Fly Basel to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)BSL - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
7h
€79–245
Train via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to FerraraFr
7h 27m
€70–233
Bus via Modena
1. Take the bus from Basel to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio
15h 59m
€54–80
Fly Basel to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)BSL - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
4h 52m
€66–238
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferrara
5h 30m
€110–301
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ferrara
6h 3m
€107–304
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrara
7h 5m
€122–342

Basel to Ferrara by train

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Map of how to get from Basel to Ferrara.

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Distance: 588.2 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Ferrara, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Ferrara via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Kennedy via Bologna Autostazione in around 10h.

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